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Hello, My Name is Kevin Schwarm
A free spirit's take on work, life, travel, & consumerism
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Kevin Schwarm
Jan 85 min read
Move It and Lose It
This past fall, I enrolled in a ten-week class at the Centre Club in Libertyville called “Move it and Lose it.” Weighing about 232 pounds...
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Kevin Schwarm
Apr 9, 20245 min read
Instant Coffee Musings
While at college, I didn't drink any coffee whatsoever. The aroma sent me in the other direction. Beer was an acquired taste, and I felt...
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Kevin Schwarm
Mar 28, 20233 min read
Some Health Claims to Question...
In the March 2023 AARP Bulletin, a health-related article discusses 16 common beliefs about wellness that don't hold up. I've selected...
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Kevin Schwarm
Oct 28, 20224 min read
Northern Illinois Food Bank Volunteer Experience – Pop-Ups
According to their website, the vision of the Northern Illinois Food Bank (NIFB) is for everyone in Northern Illinois to have food to...
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Kevin Schwarm
Aug 11, 20227 min read
Oat Bran Craze From Many Years Ago...
Molbeck's Health Foods After about a year or so, the staff at Racine Runaway and I decided that this social work wasn't something I loved...
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Kevin Schwarm
Jan 29, 20215 min read
Walking on a Florida Beach During a Pandemic - Part I
Introduction Part of our family has decided to quarantine in Clearwater Beach since December 14th. Coming from Chicago, we’re fortunate...
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Kevin Schwarm
Jul 24, 20205 min read
Walking in Libertyville (Illinois) during a Pandemic - Part I
During this pandemic, I was trying to determine what I can and can't do from a safe and healthy perspective. With limited social...
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Kevin Schwarm
Jun 5, 20204 min read
Essential Life is Safety, Security and Health
Even before COVID-19, when someone in the gym or grocery store had a runny nose or was coughing and sneezing in public, my defense...
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Kevin Schwarm
Apr 10, 20203 min read
I Got a Black Eye Dealing With my Vision Insurer and Costco Optical
I have vision insurance through Aetna Vision although the actual administrators are done through EyeMed, located in Mason, OH. Over the...
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Kevin Schwarm
Mar 6, 20204 min read
Insightful Satire
Bad News Can't Be Everywhere... If I'm online and currently reading Google News and after a few minutes when the news is bad or skews...
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Kevin Schwarm
Dec 19, 20194 min read
Illinois Bone and Joint Institute Review
I typically don't write reviews on medical facilities, however, the positive experience I had with my wife's surgery at the Illinois Bone...
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Kevin Schwarm
Nov 28, 20193 min read
Should Burger King be sued for cooking the Impossible Whopper on a meat grill?
Phillip Williams, a Georgia resident, is suing Burger King because the meatless Impossible Whopper is cooked on the same grill as meat...
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Kevin Schwarm
Oct 10, 20194 min read
How To Avoid Getting Killed On A Bicycle
I'm an experienced bicyclist who has been cycling since I was 6 or 7. Admittedly, I don't cycle as much as I used to as I'm in a...
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Kevin Schwarm
Jun 13, 20197 min read
What's The Big Deal About Doing Dishes By Hand?
If you love doing dishes by hand, you're stuck with the dishwasher. It's just a kitchen appliance you need to have especially for resale...
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